Bournemouth's award-winning barbering academy
MINT BARBER ACADEMY
540+ reviews
Choose the course that fits your schedule. Three ways to become a barber, one MINT Masters Diploma.
Day Course
Monday, 10am–5pm
Our full part-time day course. Ideal if you're free during the week and want structured, in-person training.
Evening course
Monday & Tuesday, 6pm–9pm
Train around a day job or existing commitments. Same curriculum, delivered across two evenings a week.
Sunday Course
Sunday, 10am–5pm
One day a week, dedicated entirely to training. Perfect if weekdays or evenings dont fit your schedule.
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15-week courses
99% practical
all models provided
no exams
advanced barbering techniques
small classes
Style and Finishing Techniques
Client Consultation Skills
Shampooing Techniques
Scissor Work, including Scissor Over Comb and Texturising
Health & Safety in the Barber Shop
Razor Touch-ups
Traditional Wet Shaving
Clipper Work, including Skin Fades using a Foil Shaver
Beard Styling and Trimming
Learn from Barber of the Year winners Matty and Jack, who bring hands-on, real-world experience to every session
Matty Rosiecki
Director
jack roe
Senior Stylist
Mint Masters Diploma vs. NVQ: What's the Difference?
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Learn by doing
Our course is mostly practical, meaning you'll be on the shop floor, working on real models and refining your craft under the guidance of experienced barbers.
Smaller classes
With only six students per class, you get personalised teaching, unlike NVQs, where larger class sizes of 10 to 15 students mean less one-on-one time.
industry ready skills
NVQs still teach outdated techniques, but we keep pace with modern trends. Taught by award-winning barbers with 15+ years of experience, you'll master fades, styling and precision cuts that today's employers demand.
Better value for money
At £1,850, our course is more affordable than NVQs, which can cost upwards of £3,500. Plus, we help you build a professional photo portfolio to boost your job prospects.
Payment & Finance
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WHY STUDY WITH THE MINT BARBER ACADEMY?
We don't just teach you to cut hair, we help you build a career. Every student gets support into a job role, including a professional photo portfolio future employers want to see, with real feedback on every cut throughout your course.
get your full professional barber kit
Everything you need to start cutting from day one. Included for £400 when you enrol.
Scissors (6 inch) & thinning scissors
Cutting comb & barber comb
Wahl Super Taper Professional
1–4 clipper guards & flat top comb
Wahl Detailer trimmer
0.5 & 1.5 premium clipper guards
Fade brush, 8 row circular brush & vented brush
6 hair clips
Hairdryer (with nozzle)
Cutthroat razor & 100 blades
Neck brush & water spray
Kit bag
The #1 rated barbers academy in bournemouth
Hundreds of Barbers Trained every year since 2017
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course, and never once felt out of place."
I'd definitely recommend this course if you want to become a barber. By the time the 15 week course is complete, you'll be able to do many haircuts including a skin fade. The trainer, Matty, has loads of patience and never once made me feel out of place, even as an older person.
"A great place to learn, with a nice chilled atmosphere."
Done the evening course with Matty. Good bunch of lads on the course, and Matty is very knowledgeable in his teaching. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn the skill around their current job.
"My English is basic, and it still went really well."
I did the barber course and it was amazing, practising with real clients throughout. My educator Matty was so professional and patient, with a great attitude and always willing to help.
"One of the most enjoyable and fulfilling courses I've ever done."
Within week 4 you're already on to live cuts. Jack was our educator and was spot on throughout, giving us the right guidance at the right time. By the end, we were all producing quality cuts with real confidence.
Started with no knowledge, left ready for my first job."
Started the Academy with Jack's Sunday class, no experience at all. A great way to start your barbering career, very practical, and easy to learn and progress as you go.
"The tutors go above and beyond to help you reach a good standard."
Full of real life models to get started on, with educators who really know their stuff. Jack Roe was our course teacher and couldn't be faulted, we also had Matty and Daryl in for a day each, both knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. A big thank you from me to the whole MINT Academy team.
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